Morgantown, WV Crime


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Morgantown, West Virginia is a relatively safe city with a reported violent crime rate of 19, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Morgantown is slightly higher at 32.2, compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Morgantown may have a lower risk of being a victim of violent crime, they may be more susceptible to property crimes such as theft and burglary. This context highlights the importance of staying vigilant and taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of oneself and one's belongings in Morgantown.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Morgantown violent crime is 19.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Morgantown property crime is 32.2. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Morgantown, WV Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2005386.8074.5106.4205.83654.7890.62689.674.5
2006399.13.591.8102.4201.33577.4822.82609.7144.8
20073423.593.3100.2145.13540.5856.62573.3110.5
2009433.53.333.376.7320.12727.7653.62014.160
20103203.228.870.4217.6598.570.4
2012353.23.313.285.8250.92716.7577.72086.252.8
2013299.3057.398.7143.32168.4560.41544.363.7
2014260.46.435.480.4138.32552.8517.61954.880.4
2015256.2037.969.6148.62134.7490.21559.185.4
2016286.16.438.661.11802166.6414.71661.990
2017265.903251.3182.61537.7281.91182.173.7
2018265.8035.719.4210.71620.5275.5125194
2019214.2028.816169.41563.22271224.4111.9

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Westover, WV407.21,959.83,92512006
Star City, WV367.6472.71,90422013
Granville, WV598.15,741.677532014
Point Marion, PA1,297.61,038.11,23872012
Masontown, WV0.00.0645102007
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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Fairmont, WV341.81,416.219,066152018
Clarksburg, WV672.73,994.216,649332012
Rostraver, PA72.72,226.311,046382019
Washington, PA747.93,095.115,276402018
North Strabane, PA237.3596.612,176422019

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Morgantown is a vibrant classic American college town with a laid-back vibe. While the city and surrounding area are relatively small at about $150,000 people, residents  More

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Morgantown is a college town with many wonderful qualities, but for a retiree or someone on a fixed income, it is getting very expensive and crowded. The housing market  More

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Over 12 years ago

its a good small university town, however the cost of living varies especially rents on whether you live near to the campus or far away from wvu. there are only couple  More

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